Plant HR Generalist - 2nd Shift

Human Resources / Labor Relations Location: Michigan Assembly Plant

Join our HR team as an HR Specialist - Attendance & Leave, where you will serve as the plant's Single Point of Contact (SPOC) and Subject Matter Expert (SME) for attendance management. This is a direct, front-line, employee-facing role that requires a unique blend of exceptional administrative precision and highly developed interpersonal skills. You will be directly responsible for conducting corrective action hearings and issuing attendance-related discipline to hourly employees, up to and including discharge (termination). Administer the NAP: Ensure the fair, consistent, and compliant administration of the National Attendance Program (NAP) in accordance with the National Agreement, local contractual agreements, and company policy.

Serve as the on-site Subject Matter Expert (SME) for line management, supervisors, and employees regarding NAP policies, FMLA regulations, Medical Leaves of Absence (MLOA), and bereavement.

Timekeeping & Coding Audits: Audit and correct Time Worked/Off System (TWOS) coding for attendance, tardiness, and leaves to ensure absolute data integrity.

Conduct Corrective Action Hearings: Lead and document formal disciplinary hearings for chargeable absences, notification failures, and tardiness in partnership with line supervisors and UAW representatives.

Labor Relations & Stakeholder Partnership

Union Collaboration: Partner and communicate productively with UAW representatives to address attendance issues, resolve disputes at the earliest step, and ensure adherence to contract procedures.

Coaching Operations Leaders: Build trusted relationships with operations supervisors and line managers, coaching them on how to have effective, constructive attendance conversations that balance empathy with accountability.

Prepare clear, objective, and airtight documentation regarding disciplinary actions to support the company's position in the event of union grievances or legal challenges.

Data Analysis & Offboarding

Reporting & Trends: Analyze plant-wide attendance data (AWOL, late reports, leave utilization trends) to identify patterns and recommend proactive interventions to reduce absenteeism.

Administer the 5-Day Quit process for job abandonment cases, ensuring all legal and contractual notices are accurately issued and tracked.

Conflict Management, Microsoft Excel, Human Resources Information System (Hris)

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Labor Relations, Business Administration, or a related field (or an equivalent combination of education and relevant professional experience).

Union/Labor Relations Experience: Prior experience working in a unionized manufacturing or industrial environment, particularly administering collective bargaining agreements (ideally with the UAW).

Leave Compliance Knowledge: Familiarity with FMLA, ADA, short-term disability, and state/federal leave regulations.

Experience using HRIS, timekeeping, or scheduling software (e.g., TWOS, Oracle, SAP, Kronos).

Bachelor's Degree

B-Crew-Afternoon shift role, requiring in person work.

Shifts are Four 10 Hour days on Tuesday-Friday from 5pm-3:30am

Mondays, Saturdays, and Sundays are regularly scheduled days off.

Environment: This role is 100% onsite within a fast-paced, dynamic manufacturing facility.

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